The adventurous spirit has been blossoming in our family. Ever since our last ziplining trip, Bill has been wanting to take Mason to another course. It was a rare find to see a Saturday with nothing on the schedule until the evening so we made reservations to go to ziplining in Nashville. Walker and I […]
Mason has been preparing for several months for the M.A.T.H. Bowl. It’s a competition held statewide in Indiana, hence the acronym Math Academics Team for Hoosiers. This year we traveled to St. Phillip on the West Side in uncharted territory. Mason and his friends were quite playful before the bowl started. They had to sit […]
The February pack meeting was our annual Blue and Gold Dinner. Besides offering all the scout families an opportunity for fellowship over a meal, it’s the time when the cub scouts are recognized for their accomplishments. Mason’s Webelos leader was enthusiastic and poured his energy into the meetings. He taught the boys how to do […]
We went from the Passion Project to the Science Fair. Seventh and eighth graders are given a list of topics and have to choose one. Allergic reactions piqued his interest. He devoted a lot of time looking for sources on the internet and then used his live at-home resource to process all the information he […]
Have I mentioned there is a play in the works? That we have an actor again in our home? The Spring play is Peter Pan and our Walker is playing the role of Jonathan. Today was a work day for parents and students. While I consider myself a creative person, this kind of art was […]
Sometimes I just have to be patient and watch the creativity flow. This was one of those time. Someone had a strong desire to make something clever with the cans that have been donated for the school’s food drive during Lent. How could I stand in his way?
What a delight to celebrate love! I made the boys special breakfasts and gave them sugar free gum in the flavors they favor. This year Mason wanted a Simpson’s themed Valentine. I went very simple with a pack of Sour Patch Kids gum and an image I found on the internet. I printed them on […]
We Catholics are pretty good at giving things up for Lent but this season my heart was in the spirit of giving. Further, in keeping with my goal of “use it or lose it,” I am choosing to spread love through sewing. The Million Pillowcase Challenge is an ongoing movement to provide pillowcases to local […]
Today was the Scout Sunday at St. John’s parish. After Mass, the scouts had an awards ceremony. Walker helped plan it and then acted as the Master of Ceremonies as a requirement for one of his merit badges. The Cub Scouts were awarded their Duty to God and Parvuli Dei Religious Emblems by Deacon Tony. […]
The other day I was sitting with Brooke watching our kids during their ice skating lessons. Brooke’s older two kiddos were in the same grades as Mason and Walker at Montessori. It’s been years since our paths have crossed and we have enjoyed the time to catch up. It turns out her daughter, Hannah, has […]